Car Chat

Henry Catchpole ( @Henry Catchpole )is an automotive journalist writing and producing videos for various magazines and websites. We have a chat about all things cars and Henry's journey to date. Check out the video: https://youtu.be/4_3Rfu-gsrchttps://instagram.com/henrycatchpoleHope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast:https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintShow Notes:00:00 - Intro 11:46 - What were you doing when you first started at Evo? 16:32 - What are some memorable moments when testing? 23:43 - What was the review process at Evo? 35:43 - Starting to host videos at Evo 40:24 - Hosting videos on Carfection 42:20 - What is Carfection? 46:47 - What is it like driving high-value cars? 54:14 - Thoughts on RestoMods? 1:02:37 - Evo vs AutoCar on the M2 CS in COTY 1:05:59 - Have you had RestoMods on COTY? 1:07:31 - Old cars on new tires 1:13:02 - Experiences in Rallying 1:17:28 - What is it like driving a rally car on the road? 1:22:31 - 5 Questions  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David is the founder and CEO of Rodin Cars (@rodincarsofficial), a successful business man that has turned his attentions to building the fastest track car on the planet. A single seater that will be faster than an F1 car. They currently make 2 cars. The Rodin Fzed and the Rodin FZero.Watch the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/tgh9F1ZbkTghttps://rodin-cars.com/Hope You Enjoy, SamSupport The Podcast:https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintShow Notes:00:00 - Intro04:32 - The start of Rodin Cars08:51 - Ferrari Challenge10:14 - Racing History before Rodin13:24 - In-house Engineering14:45 - Setting the Goal for Rodin Cars19:08 - How Have the Cars Evolved?23:25 - The Engines27:42 - Reliability34:11 - How do they compare to Road Cars?44:30 - Living in New Zealand45:16 - Buying a Rodin50:57 - Downforce & Driving Aids58:38 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I got Mark Lyon - Director of GTO Engineering on the line to discuss their new vehicle, codenamed "Moderna". Mark tells us all about this exciting new car.Check out the video on youtube: https://youtu.be/52_7Oizm0OYMark's first episode: https://youtu.be/C_bbRmNb9uMhttps://www.gtoengineering.com/https://www.instagram.com/gto_engineering/Hope you enjoy, Cheers, Sam Support The Podcast:https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintShow Notes: 00:00 = Intro01:32 = Where did the idea for the project come from?03:48 = Under what regulations is the car being built?05:22 = How far are you through the process?06:15 = The engine08:28 = Weight09:24 = The interior11:12 = What will people use it for?12:02 = Luggage space? + Are there customers already?12:52 = What has the feedback been like from customers?14:09 = Gearbox and the joys of 3 pedals15:11 = What do you love about driving a car that this will deliver?16:00 = Is it quite a difficult long process to make something that lives up to modern standards, doesn't leak, everything works etc. 16:59 = The price17:18 = When will see that first car?19:20 = Modern cars only being tested on track because they don't work on the road21:22 = Suspension Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Prior (@autocarmatt) is an automotive journalist and the Editor At Large at Autocar. We have a chat about his journey and a tonne of topics along the way. Check out the video podcast: https://youtu.be/16tJRGNFgt0https://instagram.com/autocarmattHope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast:https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintShow Notes:00:00 = Intro, the beginnings of Autocar and what do you do?08:16 = Do you get a level of enjoyment out of reviewing the more boring cars?13:00 = Road testing and silly behaviour18:40 =  How fun do you find electric cars?23:52 = Tyres sometimes emit more particulates than the engine. 25:54 = How do you feel about Restomods vs Modern Supercars34:40 = GT8638:41 = C1 Racing and driving slow cars fast47:54 = Car of the year and mismatched competition53:45 = Quickfire best car in each category58:08 = Fixing a broken car and then selling straight away59:38 = Do many journalists buy new cars vs second hand?1:04:20 = Finance1:19:01 = 765LT vs Ferrari1:21:33 = McLaren Artura and Turbo Hybrids1:27:20 = Modern cars are still better but they just don't get made how I'd like them. 1:31:30 = How fast does a car really need to be?1:37:10 = Toyota is cool1:40:00 = 5 Questions1:52:56 = Buying spitfires over hypercars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert ( @Robert Mitchell ) is the owner of Apex Nuerburg, a rental car company and experience centre based at the Nurburgring. He's an interesting guy who pretty much only drives his supercars on the Nurburgring. We have a long discussion about business, renting cars at the ring and what it's like to run the cars that he does.Check out the video: https://youtu.be/7NuYcpHu-NAhttps://www.apex-nuerburg.com/https://www.youtube.com/user/rmitchell248Hope You Enjoy, SamSupport The Podcast:https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintShow Notes: 00:00 = Intro + Backstory + America17:58 = Over to Germany19:28 = Mitchell Consulting26:15 = Finding the Nurburgring30:36 = A business at the 'Ring33:51 = The first rental car39:55 = What is it like running cars only on the 'Ring?43:10 = Porsche vs Ferrari vs McLaren running costs48:24 = Current cars...53:36 = Introduction to Schirmer builds and the BMW collection1:01:32 = How much have you had to adjust the Supercars for Nurburgring life1:07:04 = The 620r and why it was nearly amazing but not quite1:13:45 = 'Ring Taxis + Manthey Racing1:30:25 = High speed runs, world records and SSC Tuatara1:42:02 = How do we define a production car2:01:10 = My track car dilemma 2:14:30 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I did a little bit of digging and thought you might be interested in the results. Hope you enjoy, Cheers, Sam Buy Sam A Pint:https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam ( @Seen Through Glass ) is an automotive youtuber and back on the podcast for the second time. We have a chat about what he's been up to including his purchase of a 40th Edition 911. Check out the video version: https://youtu.be/dfNvwZj5Ek4Sam's Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/seenthroughglassHope you enjoy, Sam Buy Sam A Pint:https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintShow Notes: 00:00 = Intro03:32 = The new studio12:08 = New cars + Litchfield 911 T15:08 = The new 911 (40th edition) and buying used cars37:08 = Have you been driving it much39:34 = Reviewing cars47:57 = Alpine A11055:48 = 550 Barchetta57:45 = 812 GTS1:02:53 = SF901:18:52 = Yaris GR1:35:11 = Restomod vs historically accurate1:41:40 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott is a professional driver coach and racing driver. His platform Driver 61 has grown massively over the last few years providing in-person and over the internet driver training. Alongside all of this Scott's youtube channel has grown massively providing entertaining engineering based videos. Enjoy!Check out the video version: https://youtu.be/_BOqOO5NZN8Scott's Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtbLA0YM6EpwUQhFUyPQU9QDriver61Buy Sam A Pint: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintCheers, Sam Show Notes00:00 = Intro + what have you been up to?09:54 = How has the driver training changed over the last 2 years?14:00 = Moving from Bruntingthorpe19:11 = Teaching psychology22:07 = The sim training business? 26:34 = High end sim vs low end with world's fastest gamer31:00 = Taking someone from novice to advanced35:10 = The YouTube videos38:05 = The studio44:02 = Driver 61 track days53:29 = Have you got any racing lined up?1:01:03 = 5 Questions - take 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Cottingham from DK Engineering joins me for a quick discussion about these two cars that have been found rocking the same VIN number.  This was a livestream over on youtube: https://youtu.be/2GzMEdEIOjAHope you enjoy, SamBuy Sam A Pint:https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintShow Notes:00:00 Intro02:15 = 2 F40s for sale with the same VIN03:33 = Different colour VIN plates06:30 = What we know07:30 = The various places for chassis numbers16:00 = Why two cars might have the same numbers and a 250LM32:00 = Auctions32:40 = Posting chassis numbers on websites and POA45:30 = Incorrect facts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oli Webb (@oliverwebbracing) is the pro racing driver (usually LMP1) and he was the driver in the car when the SSC Tuatara allegedly broke the high speed production car record with one of those runs clocking 331mph!. After the record attempt a whole lot of media and controversy popped up and Oli gives us his take on the events as they unfolded.  Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/apvG1qoaGGsHope You Enjoy, Sam Buy Sam A Pint:https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintShow Notes:00:00 = Intro01:00 = Stunt driving and working on films10:19 = Le Mans '2014:05 = Fatherhood and risk taking?16:12 = Hypercars at Le Mans28:40 = What's the daily?32:59 = The SSC Tuatara 331MPH Controversy1:12:41 = American Cars in high speed records1:17:00 = Bugatti Bolide and BOLD claims1:27:02 = What's your favourite current supercar1:28:45 = 5 Questions Revisited Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices